The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-06-23
The Teachers Meeting Mt Riceyille.

According To arrangements. the teach.
ers Of Howard and Mitchell counties me!
in Joint session at H;eeyillc, Friday eye-
ming, juno 10. The programme Of the
evening was carried out. with the excep-
ton Of tho response to address Of vel.
GENE by w. L. Langley, caused by his alb
scnce. However, s;apt. Barrett made
amends for the absence by his witty re-
sponse to J. ". Adams hearty address of
welcome. This was followed by Rev. Nc
Councils instructive and inspiring lee
turc which was duly appreciated by citi-
zens and teachers.
Assembled at $50 a. m, Saturday, at
Congregational church, called to order
by SIp.. Barrett, music by the choir,
prayer by Rev. Brown. The recitation
by Snpt. keliow, with class in lidactics,
was listened to attcn!:ye.y. The subject
was ably discussed by teachers and pu-
pills. The thoughts most Impressive
were, that the true teacher must ncces-
sarily possess innate ability for his work,
aud this aptncss must develop and grow
by accepting every opportunity possible.
a lively Discussion followed.
Miss May Parkers essay on the study
OF Literature III our schools. was prepar-
ed with much care and thought. and was
expressive OF interest and experience on
the part OF tie writer.
An able discussion on tho relative val.
ne ofGrammar andArithmetic was pres ent- |
ell by J. 6. Webster. He urged the stuiy OF
the English Language as moro Important
than an undue amount of labor III Arith-
metic. Tho thoughts were we'll received. |
At least no opposition was offered; Rev.
Mcconnell in bis forcible manner said,
The caiibre OF a people is judged By the
language used"
Tie primary interests weremnch benefit
ed by w. D. 7. Lowry's methods of pre-.
ssenting Geography before taking tho text.
book.
1:5o p. m. called TO order by Supt. Kel-
low. koH call by responses Of gleanings
from authors.
discussion on reading in the inter-
mediate grade followed.
A class exercise by Della pingry.
George Chandeliers interesting talk in
regard TO the essentials OF Arithmetic
impr.ssc oil with the fact that princi-
pies are OF more importance than set
rules.
Miss Miller received tire hearty con.
2ratulatlons OF tho honsc by her finely
executed instrumental Music.
A recitation rendered by Miss Emma
re Lane. brought forth loud applause
from the audience.
A discussion Gil the present need Of
Mental Arithmetic aroused some from
their apathy, and brought tho necessary
demand Of the sub:ec: nearer home.
What parents have RICH. to expect OF
The teachers, was treated with decision
oy Nelson Pierce, followed by Mcssrs
Bradley and Brown.
Til. subject OF Physiology under the
Jew law WIS treated in a clear and con
Use manner by :heodocia Bennett. A
lengthy discussion followed in which it
vas rnanimc;.sl, agreed that tho study
Df Physiology under the present law is a
profitable ana Interesting study il all
yr .lef.
Committee Gil resolutions reported the
following which were unanimously adopt
ID:
WLcrcaa the teachers Of Howard
and Mitchell counties, in Joint meeting
assembled, feeling grateful for all that
ias made our joint meeting SO beneficial
md pleasant.
Resolved. That we extend cur hearty
hanks to the Riceville Curnet Band for
EXCELLENT music; TO ire officers Of the
congregational church for the use Of their
,lifce; to the choir for tho excellent
music furnished; to Rev. Mcconnell
m his mastery lecture; to Prof. Web
'ter for his Efforts in pcsfecting arrange
ncnts whereby, We have been SO hospit-
:bly entertained. and to the people of
Isiceyille for our excellent entertainment.
DELLA psSaRY,
Secretary.